Monday, August 1, 2022

THE DAILY FUDD: E227: "Time for counter-fudd advice: Buy hi-caps NOW -- Summary of AW bill that passed House."

TDF has long made a point of preparing for seizure or taxing of "high-capacity" magazines. The bill which recently (July 2022) passed the House of Representatives includes no seizure or taxing of weapons or magazines, and grandfathers in possession of current ones, but it does not allow for transferring a hi-cap (though the weapons themselves can be).

So, now's the time for some judicious acquisition of magazines over 15 rounds. Keep in mind the taxing and seizure remains a possibility until President Trump or another pro-gun leader obtains power, so count your dollars and cents as to how much you might invest.

For rifles, 10-round mags remain tactically viable, so focusing evaluation on pistol magazine inventories is especially advisable. TDF has in the past taken the position that pistols hold a special symbolic and tactical priority in RKBA preservation. Furthermore, yours truly has suggested to his pro-gun Senator that an attempt be made to exempt pistol-caliber magazines from the restrictions for the same reason.

H.R.1808 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress



Shown Here:
Introduced in House (03/11/2021)

Assault Weapons Ban of 2021

This bill makes it a crime to knowingly import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess a semiautomatic assault weapon (SAW) or large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD).

The prohibition does not apply to a firearm that is (1) manually operated by bolt, pump, lever, or slide action; (2) permanently inoperable; (3) an antique; or (4) a rifle or shotgun specifically identified by make and model.

The bill also exempts from the prohibition the following, with respect to a SAW or LCAFD:

  • importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession related to certain law enforcement efforts, or authorized tests or experiments;
  • importation, sale, transfer, or possession related to securing nuclear materials; and
  • possession by a retired law enforcement officer.

The bill permits continued possession, sale, or transfer of a grandfathered SAW, which must be securely stored. A licensed gun dealer must conduct a background check prior to the sale or transfer of a grandfathered SAW between private parties.

The bill permits continued possession of, but prohibits sale or transfer of, a grandfathered LCAFD.

Newly manufactured LCAFDs must display serial number identification. Newly manufactured SAWs and LCAFDs must display the date of manufacture.

The bill also allows a state or local government to use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds to compensate individuals who surrender a SAW or LCAFD under a buy-back program.


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